How to Send Flowers to Germany: A Simple Guide
Sending flowers to someone in Germany? Learn what to prepare, how to choose a bouquet and how to write the card, with a flat €7 delivery fee.
Germany has a strong flower-giving culture. Fresh flowers are a normal way to say happy birthday, thank you, congratulations or get well soon, and a bouquet rarely feels over the top. If you live abroad, or simply cannot be there in person, sending flowers online is one of the easiest ways to show up for someone you care about.
Before you order: what to prepare
A little preparation prevents almost every delivery problem. Have these details ready before you start:
- The recipient's full name exactly as it appears on their doorbell or mailbox.
- The complete address, including street, house number, postcode (Postleitzahl) and city. If the recipient lives in an apartment building, add the floor or the name on the bell.
- A phone number the recipient can be reached on, in case the courier needs to find them.
- A short card message you are happy with. It is the most personal part of the gift.
Choosing the right bouquet
The best bouquet is the one that fits the person and the moment. As a starting point:
- Romance and anniversaries: roses are the classic choice. Browse our rose collection or the romance and anniversary ranges.
- Birthdays and thank-yous: mixed bouquets are cheerful and forgiving. Our hand bouquets and mixed flowers suit most people.
- Get well soon: choose bright, uncomplicated flowers. See get well soon.
- Sympathy: keep the style calm and respectful. See sympathy flowers.
- A gift that lasts: a potted plant keeps giving long after a bouquet would fade.
Pick a city page for local ideas
If you already know where the flowers are going, start from a city page. We have dedicated pages for Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Stuttgart, among others. Every order is charged the same flat €7 delivery fee, so a smaller town costs no more than a big city.
Writing a card that feels personal
A card message does not need to be long. One or two sentences that sound like you are enough. If you want to add a little German, these simple phrases work well:
- Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Happy birthday!
- Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Congratulations!
- Danke für alles. Thank you for everything.
- Gute Besserung! Get well soon!
- Mein aufrichtiges Beileid. My sincere condolences.
Order early for busy dates
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day (the second Sunday in May in Germany) and the weeks before Christmas are the busiest times of the year for flowers. If you are ordering for one of these dates, do not leave it to the last minute.
Ready to send something?
Start with our full flower collection or the best sellers, pick a bouquet, add your card message and you are done.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FlowerAdvisor charges a flat €7 delivery fee, whichever German city or district the flowers are going to.
Yes. You can order online from anywhere. All you need is the recipient's full delivery address, including the postcode, and a phone number they can be reached on.
It is a nice touch if the recipient prefers German, but a short message in English is fine too. Keep it warm and personal rather than long.
You can browse dedicated pages for major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Stuttgart, or simply choose a bouquet from the main flower collection.
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